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60 years of making L.A.'s best burger

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Since 1947, The Apple Pan has been operating out of an unassuming standalone storefront on the corner of Pico and Westwood, serving up equally unassuming burgers (arguably the city's best) to totally assuming locals

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Wizened grill masters in soda jerk outfits brusquely move patrons through red stools sidled up to the counter, a vibe that Johnny Rockets founder Ronn Teitlebaum admitted was the inspiration for his chain, which proves yet again that stealing is totally cool if you're just all like "yeah, I did that sh*t, what of it?"

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Hey, is that a Johnny Rocket's burger!? Oh, no, it's one of AP's burgers, which come with mayo, pickles, relish, Tillamook cheddar, and your choice of either hickory sauce or special "burger relish", which isn't just what Carrie did for, like, the first half of season 6. If you aren't feeling a burger, go for an off-menu tuna melt

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And in case the name didn't inform you, they're also deep into the pie game, serving up slices of their namesake alongside standards like pecan and this here banana cream.

This West LA diner has been serving burgers, pie, and classic American sandwiches at its U-shaped counter since 1947. Not much has changed about The Apple Pan since it opened: the registers are mechanical, the cooks wear soda jerk paper hats, and the red counter stools are still intact. Thankfully, the menu is pretty much the same too, and the signature Hickoryburger, Steakburger, and banana cream pie are as popular as ever. Fun fact: Diner chain Johnny Rockets is modeled after The Apple Pan.